New member, old rider.

[AnotherGeezer]

Finally back on two after 25 years and loving the whole 'getting used to it' thing again. The muscle memory is there but at almost 62, the balance needs a little polishing. Picked up a nice '83 GS 750E and have a nice bike to everyday ride and restore in winter.

My previous rides include:

1972 Honda 350-4
1970 CT1-B Yamaha
1975 DT250 Yamaha
1976 Yamaha RD400
1974 RT360 Yamaha
1973 250MX
1982 Yamaha Seca XJ550
1985 Honda Interceptor VF700F
1986 Yamaha FJ1200
1989 Kawasaki Ninja 600R
1993 Kawasaki Ninja ZX6

Cheers!

[Rob S.]

Welcome aboard!

Got any pics? Current ride, or how about that little Honda four?

[dorkburger]

Welcome. Enjoy the 750

[steve murdoch]

Welcome to the site, Geezer.
Quite a varied array of bikes you've owned.
btw, on this site 62 makes you middle-aged.

[rphillips]

Geezer...let's see, isn't that just a polite way of saying Old Fart? Yep some of us will fit that description. I was also out for several yrs. then got back on, first on an "83" CB1100F. A little scary at first, but didn't take long to feel comfortable again, I just don't twist my right hand as far or fast as I did 30 yrs. ago. Still try to be cautious of balance and reflexes, they'll never be what they yus'ta be. Welcome.

[AnotherGeezer]

Geezer...let's see, isn't that just a polite way of saying Old Fart? Yep some of us will fit that description. I was also out for several yrs. then got back on, first on an "83" CB1100F. A little scary at first, but didn't take long to feel comfortable again, I just don't twist my right hand as far or fast as I did 30 yrs. ago. Still try to be cautious of balance and reflexes, they'll never be what they yus'ta be. Welcome.

rphillips, you are dead on about that right wrist. These days, it's nice to know it's there without having to wind it up to prove it. I've noticed my ego isn't quite as bold as it once was either!

Ride the Pace.

Chris

[gs scott]

Welcome, another Northeast GS'er! There are a few of us that ride as often as possible - some summers are better than others, but we do what we can. We also host a Northeast Rally every year, the weekend after Labor Day. It's motorcycle camping at Calvin Coolidge State Park in Plymouth VT (right off 100/100a) - awesome riding up there. At one point, EVERYONE rode a GS, but as time went by and better, (faster), safer bikes came out, there aren't too many riding their GS's today. Whatever you ride is fine as long as it's roadworthy and safe. Would love to see you join us next September.
We're also going to try for a "winter meet" of billiards and beverages, and Manchester might be the central location? If we can put something together, we'll post it in the GS Meeting place.

[gs scott]

Hey Chris,
I just made our reservations for next year at Coolidge and we secured the pavilion at the top of the hill (it's not easy getting that site...) Anyway, there's a new thread under GS Meeting Place for the 2023 rally and would love to have you join us for some great riding, good food, good stories and great company! Mark your calendar - the weekend AFTER Labor Day; Sep 7, 8, 9 and 10.
Any questions, shoot me a PM.

[argonsagas]

Chris, AKA Geezer, here are a few thoughts:

After an absence of twenty five years some former bad habits may have survived, but the skill set will definitely have greatly diminished.

It could be highly beneficial to take an approved course and renew your skills...and may save you a few bucks on insurance premiums as well.

For me it was more than ten years absence, but I went through what you are experiencing and survived, then took an iron butt ride on my 1100GK.

Welcome back and welcome aboard GSR!

[AnotherGeezer]

Chris, AKA Geezer, here are a few thoughts:

After an absence of twenty five years some former bad habits may have survived, but the skill set will definitely have greatly diminished.

It could be highly beneficial to take an approved course and renew your skills...and may save you a few bucks on insurance premiums as well.

For me it was more than ten years absence, but I went through what you are experiencing and survived, then took an iron butt ride on my 1100GK.

Welcome back and welcome aboard GSR!

Definitely part of the plan. I've been off for a long time and put over 100k on road bikes over the years but still respect the fact I've lost a step. I plan to get the local course this Spring as riding days are getting numbered now and I have some restoration plans for the bike.